Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-01-13
IN WIG AND GOWN.
Exposuro Of that @very Superior
Girl" Taylor.

cary Hayward was expected every
(9hinvte as Hayward Castle. and the
OSrea9 entrances door stood wide open,
spite o2 the cold. There were three or
qour men se1vants standing in the hall,
while che old gray-headed butler took
up his position on the steps. Lord
Hayward came and stood by him a
Gew seconds at time and listened for
Che NheelsO and then went back and
fidgeaed about the hall, whistling to
Jim self. Evidently he was very un-
easy about something or other. No
Cody supposed Cor Il moment that that
0Dmething Or other was connected with
Eady Hayward; she had never given
Dim moments uneasiness. She was
Che most precise and perfect Of women.
0lways In the right and fully aware of
Che facts and Lord Hayward, who was
o very good fellow, accustomed to re-
gard himself as not overburdened with
GRAINS was very anxious to talk to her
9bOuG something that worried HIM
The house party was a large one, in
6acG che castle was full. But every
body was upstairs, the first dressing
(Sen having rung. III Lady Hayward
Gas much longer there would be no
Gme 20 speak to her before dinner.
Whys queried Lord Hayward, GROSSLY,
&ere che down trains ON that con-
Sounded line always lateP
Lady Hayward had been to London
O. see her lawyers about some urgent
BUSINESS and leaving Lord Hayward to
Ontertain che guests during her short
Qbsences had gone alone, or rather
0Fite her maid. She had stayed the
0igts in town in order to bring with
Ger q new dress for y ball which was to
De given at the castle the following
Governing
AS last the carriage dashed mp TO the
9ooas driven very fast, for the coach
Gnan knew ie was late. The first per
Con who emerged from it was an ex-
9oetsingly quiet looking, well dressed
9oung woman-the maid. evidently.
She quickly disappeared, and was. fol-
lowed by Lady Hayward, who instantly
0eized her husbands arm and began to
scOld hinA no matter about what
probably because the train was late.
Sh@ scolded in the most ladylike way;
her gOice was clear and slightly shrill;
she herself was like a pretty doll just
(9llg of a handbook: always dressed ac-
Sording % Che latest Paris fashion,
always perfectly neat and in order and
quite aware O. her own good looks; in
manners and morals absolute perfec-
Gon. and quite aware &c chat. too.
@twan& to speaks 20 you," said lord
Hayward S'before you dress; there's
juS time"
HeGollowea AeP up 10 hersdressing
G3bom. where tea was waiting on a lit
Cae table by Che Gre. Lady Hayward
GAaid ha4 just put an easy wrapper
Gemptingly ready. an was busy get
eng out dinner dress for her mistress
Il will ring for you in a few minutes,
Paylor. said Lady Hayward; and the
perfectly Grained servant vanished ut
Once.
OF @Dnder whether it's that girl,
Otter air. exclaimed Lord Hayward;
Gyet it seems impossible
Don't talk 0nigmas,'' said Lady
Hayward, imperiously; there isn't
time. What is the maeser2'' She was
pouring cut her tea as she's sp.ke. and
now began to sip it. a
..Nlore things have disappeared"
said Lord Hayward, in low voice,
land this time it's worse. The old
Duchess has lost big diamond ring,
and your sisters diamond necklace is
gone"
Lady Hayward put down her tea.
..VernoRa, this is awful" she said.